Sam Dean, executive director of the Amazeum in Bentonville, Arkansas, says communities must embrace and support a holistic view of education that ensures students have access to learning opportunities inside and outside of school.

Dr. Debbie Jones, superintendent of Bentonville Public Schools, says her goal is to ensure students graduate high school ready to follow their dreams.

What is the role of education in creating one of the most vibrant and inclusive communities in the country? It’s a question we recently posed to community members, educators, parents and students in Northwest Arkansas. The group was united in their response: When comes to our schools, the voices of the community must be front and center.

We must bring everyone to the table for solutions that meet student needs inside and outside of school

Three visionary leaders are advancing innovative solutions to achieve education equity for all

The work to re-imagine city schools and protect the Gulf Coast is creating hope and opportunity

At Arkansas Arts Academy, an integrated arts education connects students to cultural institutions

Thaden School in Bentonville, Arkansas, helps students build real-world skills and connections to their community

At Thaden School in Bentonville, Arkansas, students learn in interactive classrooms and can take their education on a trajectory that lets them follow their passions. The Walton Family Foundation is working to ensure all students in the region receive a great education at a school that fits their individual needs.

Great schools open a world of opportunity for students. In Northwest Arkansas, the Walton Family Foundation is working to ensure all students receive a high-quality education at the school where they can learn best, while giving teachers the freedom and flexibility to put kids first. Because the region’s future belongs to its children, we’re supporting innovators, school leaders and teachers who are creating vibrant and dynamic educational options that meet the individual needs of students.

In Northwest Arkansas, RootED NWA is helping diverse communities understand and access the school options available for their kids

Building Civic Capacity for the Tennessee Achievement School District

High-Poverty Neighborhoods with Limited Educational Options

What do millennial parents think of public schools?

What do millennial parents expect from public schools?

We found that millennial parents are open to a wide range of methods to hold schools accountable for making sure students are learning properly. We were interested in who millennial parents believe should be held accountable when a school is not living up to that responsibility. We asked our focus groups, “What should happen if a school is consistently failing?”